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AstraZeneca to Acquire Icosavax in Deal Valued at Approximately $1.1 Billion
With the acquisition, AstraZeneca will gain a potential RSV and hMPV combination vaccine.
Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune Enter Global ADC Collaboration Worth Potentially up to $8.4 Billion
Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune plan to co-develop and co-commercialize lead ADC candidate for cancer treatment in US.
Sanofi to Terminate Rare Disease Drug Licensing Agreement with Maze Therapeutics in Wake of FTC’s Challenge
Sanofi has issued a statement expressing its disappointment with FTC’s decision to block an exclusive licensing agreement with Maze Therapeutics for a rare disease drug candidate.
AbbVie to Acquire ImmunoGen in Deal Valued at $10.1 Billion
AbbVie’s proposed acquisition of ImmunoGen is expected to accelerate AbbVie's entry into the commercial market for ovarian cancer and includes ImmunoGen’s flagship cancer therapy, ELAHERE (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx).
Autifony Signs $770.5 Million License and Collaboration with Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Under the agreement, the companies will discover and develop drug candidates targeting two ion channels linked to neurological disorders.
Bristol Myers Squibb Acquires Mirati Therapeutics for up to $5.8 Billion
Mirati’s focus on breakthrough cancer treatments will bolster Bristol Myers Squibb’s oncology portfolio.
2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Development of mRNA Vaccines Against COVID-19
The prize was awarded jointly to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their groundbreaking discovery regarding modification of the bases in mRNA.
Advent International, Warburg Pincus Complete $4.25 Billion Acquisition of Baxter’s BioPharma Solutions Business
The newly established business under Advent International and Warburg Pincus will be named Simtra BioPharma Solutions.
BARDA Awards Gritstone bio $433 Million Contract for Phase IIb Study of Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccine
The contract is part of US Department of Health and Human Services’ ‘Project NextGen’ initiative, aimed at pushing forward new and stronger COVID-19 vaccines and therapies.
White House Sets Medicare Price Negotiation Targets
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the first 10 drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for negotiation.
Danaher to Acquire Abcam in $5.7 Billion Deal
Danaher intends to acquire Abcam, a provider of life sciences assays and reagents, for $5.7 billion.
Lilly Completes Spate of Acquisitions
The completion of three acquisitions of Versanis Bio, Sigilon Therapeutics, and DICE Therapeutics boosts Eli Lilly and Company’s product pipeline in obesity, diabetes, and immunology.
Novartis Finalizes Chinook Therapeutics Acquisition in Deal Worth Up to $3.5 Billion
Novartis has completed its acquisition of biopharma company Chinook Therapeutics.
Biogen to Acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals for $7.3 Billion
Biogen’s acquisition of Reata will grant them access to Reata’s FDA-approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia.
Sandoz Spin-off Gets Green Light from Novartis Board
The proposed spin-off of Sandoz into an independent entity has been approved by Novartis’ board of directors.
Novartis Acquires DTx Pharma in Deal Worth Up to $1 Billion
Novartis’ acquisition of biotech company DTx Pharma boosts its neuroscience pipeline and expands its capabilities in RNA-based therapeutics.
Eli Lilly Set to Acquire DICE Therapeutics
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.
Chinook Therapeutics Acquired by Novartis AG
The merger agreement states that Novartis will acquire all the shares of Chinook through a subsidiary for a price of $40 per share in cash at closing.
Merck Files Lawsuit Against US Government
The complaint alleges that Medicaid price controls implemented in the Inflation Reduction Act will negatively impact biopharmaceutical innovation.
Waters Set for Growth in Bioanalytical Characterization with Wyatt Acquisition
Waters Corporation expected to boost growth in bioanalytical characterization for new modalities with acquisition of Wyatt Technology.
FTC Sues to Block Amgen’s $27.8 Billion Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics
In a brief, the Federal Trade Commission cited concerns about the acquisition resulting in an increased monopoly on Amgen’s newly acquired thyroid eye disease and chronic refractory gout treatments.
Baxter Divests BioPharma Solutions Department in $4.25 Billion Deal
Private investors from Advent International and Warburg Pincus will operate the assets as an independent CDMO.
Merck to Purchase Prometheus Biosciences for $10.8 Billion
Merck will acquire Prometheus Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in immune-mediated diseases, at a total equity valuation of $10.8 billion.
Sartorius to Acquire Polyplus in $2.6 Billion Deal
Sartorius’ acquisition of Polyplus is designed to strengthen its cell and gene therapy capabilities.
US Supreme Court Weighs Biologics Patents in Amgen vs. Sanofi Case
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the legitimacy of “genus clauses” in bio/pharma patents.
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
Narcan, from Emergent Solutions, will be the first naloxone product permitted for use without prescription by FDA.
Pfizer to Acquire Seagen in $43 Billion Blockbuster Deal
Pfizer will acquire all outstanding shares of Seagen for a total of $43 billion.
Sumitovant Acquires Myovant for $1.7 Billion
Sumitovant Bipharma has completed its acquisition of Myovant Sciences for approximately $1.7 billion.
Biotech Companies Deal with Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed, leaving many biotechnology companies unsure of the future.
Eli Lilly to Cap Out-Of-Pocket Insulin Costs at $35
Lilly will cap insulin prices for patients with and without insurance at $35 per month.